as in exodus
a flowing or going out
an outpouring of affection and support for the high school athlete in need of an organ transplant the soccer team's trip to Italy was funded by an outpouring of cash donations from the public
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Recent Examples of outpouring
Héctor M. Varela Rios, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
Kansas City’s restaurant community was reeling after his death, and the community showed an outpouring of support through monetary donations that went on to support Brady’s grieving family.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Krau's disappearance has drawn an outpouring of concern from the Northwestern community and beyond.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
There has been an outpouring of support for the deputies.
—Enquirer Staff, The Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Philly diasporicans certainly are a proud local bastion of Latin identity, and the parade is an outpouring of civic love via flags, music, dance and food.
—Héctor M. Varela Rios, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
Kansas City’s restaurant community was reeling after his death, and the community showed an outpouring of support through monetary donations that went on to support Brady’s grieving family.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Krau's disappearance has drawn an outpouring of concern from the Northwestern community and beyond.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
There has been an outpouring of support for the deputies.
—Enquirer Staff, The Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outpouring
Noun
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But the organization had to recalibrate after DeWanna Bonner’s exodus and Caitlin Clark’s scratched sophomore year.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Here is a table of the corporate exodus from California since 2024, according to The California Book of Exoduses from California Policy Center.—
Tina Chen,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kirk slumped in his chair, blood gushing from his neck.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Waterfalls emerge from the rafters gushing down onto the floor of the theater as the stage below slides away to reveal a pool.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Room for two, a supple ride, a gorgeous view over a curved hood, perfect flow of air up and over the windshield and cockpit with virtually no backsplash to disrupt pleasant conversation, and the ability at any time to experience a rush of power and speed when the moment calls.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The experience has also underscored the importance of social media in Nepal, as well as the consequences of government attempts to control the flow of online information.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The world of work is rapidly changing but pouring all resources into AI and letting humans go isn’t the answer.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Afterward, Kirk's head tilted to the side and blood could be seen pouring from his neck.—
Ella McCarthy,
Arkansas Online,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Also, avoid spraying when pollinators are present.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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The science is clear on the harmful health impacts of farmers directly spraying pesticides, but less clear when studied in low levels carried through to food, said Mozaffarian.—
Will McDuffie,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ahmad Hardy continued his stellar start to the season, erupting for a single-game career-best 250 yards and three touchdowns on just 22 carries.—
Scott Chasen,
Kansas City Star,
13 Sep. 2025
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Images have emerged of disorder erupting in the capital.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The vacuum is equipped with a four-stage filtration system that locks in dust, dirt, and more debris to prevent them from spewing back out of the exhaust.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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On a macro scale, that effect has been well-documented by photographers, with aerial shots of waterways clogged with plastic, the scars on barren land from deforestation and countless smokestacks spewing pollution into the air.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Jason Momoa, who was born to star in a Street Fighter movie, will glower as Blanka, the green-skinned, orange-haired, electricity-spouting creature that debuted in Street Fighter II.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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But at Thursday’s captain’s practice at Warrior Ice Arena, the positive vibe-spouting Swayman – sounding like equal parts goaltender and self-help guru – was in attendance and eager to get training camp started.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Outpouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outpouring. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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